Head Chefs for hire in Brisbane, Queensland

Find head chefs who lead kitchen teams, create menu items, and ensure quality standards are met while managing food costs and maintaining cleanliness. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in Brisbane, Queensland to make your hiring faster and simpler.

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    1,000

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Cooking
    8%
    Food Preparation
    8%
    Food Safety
    6%

  • Education level

    Vocational or technical training
    63%
    Bachelor's degree
    18%
    High school diploma or GED
    15%

  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    50%
    6-10 years
    20%
    Less than a year
    10%

  • Current company

    • Sodexo On-Site Services
    • ACS
    • Lead childcare

  • Time at current job

    2-5 years
    57%
    Less than a year
    29%
    1-2 years
    14%

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Last updated: 24 Oct 2026

Head Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Brisbane, Queensland: $94,894 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $77,992 – $115,459 yearly

*Indeed data (AU)

  • Head Chef

    Brisbane, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Safety Supervisors CertificateCulinary ArtsCertificate IVCertificate IIIRSA

    Skills

    Time ManagementLeadershipCookingCulinary ExperienceFood PreparationFood Safety

  • Commis Chef

    Bowen Hills, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Bachelor's DegreeKitchen ManagementAccountingCertificate IVFirst Aid CertificationFood Handling Certificate+3 more

    Skills

    Restaurant ExperienceInventory ControlTime ManagementKitchen ExperienceCustomer ServiceFood Preparation

  • Demi Chef de Partie

    Brisbane, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Culinary ArtsButcheryFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    Time ManagementCulinary ExperienceCookingEnglishFood PreparationFood Handling

  • Chef / Commis Chef

    Brisbane, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Culinary ArtsCertificate IVDiploma of Hospitality ManagementCertificate IV in Kitchen Management (SIT40521)DiplomaHospitality Management

    Skills

    Indian CuisineHazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP)Food SafetyKitchen ManagementInventory ControlInventory Management

  • Chef

    Sunnybank, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Culinary ArtsDiploma of Hospitality ManagementCertificate IVDiplomaHospitality Management

    Skills

    CookingPlatingRecipe AdherenceTemperature MonitoringTemperature ControlFood Safety

  • Sous Chef/ head chef

    Highgate Hill, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Culinary ArtsDiploma of Hospitality ManagementCertificate IVCertificate IV in Kitchen Management (SIT40521)Certificate IIIDiploma+1 more

    Skills

    LeadershipTime ManagementKitchen HygieneMicrosoft WordMenu DesignKitchen Health and Safety Standards

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What's the average time to fill a head chef role?

The average time to fill a head chef role is 17 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.

What skills do head chefs tend to have?

According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a head chef include: cooking, food preparation and food safety.

What licenses or certifications are common for head chefs?

Common licenses or certifications for head chefs include: Certificate IV, Culinary Arts and Food Safety Supervisors Certificate.

What are some job titles related to head chefs?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to head chefs include: commis chef, commis chef and chef.

What level of education is common for a head chef?

Vocational or technical training is the most common level of education for a head chef in Brisbane, Queensland, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a head chef?

Most head chefs have 10 years of professional experience.

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